Robotics Manipulation Engineer

About this role

Meta is seeking a Robotics Engineer to join our Infra Robotics team. This team implements advanced robotics technologies to enable efficient and safe data center operations. The Robotics Engineer is responsible for driving the integration of robotics, electromechanical systems, and automated workflows into Meta’s server operational processes

This includes solution architecture, requirements gathering, system integration, verification and validation, concept of operation (ConOps), product release (including site acceptance testing), and post-release support. The role involves close collaboration with hardware engineering, manufacturing, test engineering, robotics teams, and operations partners to improve serviceability, repair efficiency, and overall reliability across Meta’s global infrastructure. Brings significant hands-on experience with industrial robotic arms, pendant programming, OEM controllers, and workcell integration in production or R&D environments

Demonstrates a background in mechatronics, motion control, and automation software development. Has significant experience across the product development lifecycle—from product design and development to system integration, verification, and product release—focused on large-scale automation. Possesses demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++ and has a solid understanding of robotics principles including perception, motion planning, and control

Excels in designing and implementing software architectures tailored for robotic systems, coupled with an understanding of hardware-software integration. Has experience in design, training, and deployment of ML algorithms that enable robots to interact intelligently and adapt to their environments. Brings experience with ROS, NVIDIA robotics frameworks, or AI-assisted motion generation

Holds an understanding of robotics technologies—covering sensing, robot perception, path planning, decision-making, and robot manipulation—plus hands-on trou

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